{"id":19790,"date":"2024-04-23T19:25:19","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T17:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/?p=19790"},"modified":"2024-04-23T19:25:19","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T17:25:19","slug":"surf-turf-adventures-await-on-kzn-south-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/activities\/hiking\/surf-turf-adventures-await-on-kzn-south-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Surf & Turf Adventures Await on KZN South Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"

While some people enjoy relaxing by the seaside or splashing in the waves on holiday, others prefer to keep their feet on terra firma, exploring nature reserves, farmlands, or golfing greens. Of course, there are also those who like the best of both worlds, and they\u2019ll find exactly what they\u2019re looking for on the KZN South Coast!<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe region boasts the highest number of Blue Flag beaches in the province, 3 Marine Protected Areas, 2 world-class dive sites, and some of the best surf spots in the country, making it the ideal seaside holiday destination,\u201d explained Deborah Ludick Acting CEO of South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise (SCTIE). \u201cYet the KZN South Coast\u2019s hinterland is an abundance of hidden gems suited to the intrepid adventurers who prefer to stay on land. This is the place where ocean sunrises and hinterland adventures await!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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KZN South Coast\u2019s Land and Sea Adventures<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Diving<\/span><\/p>\n

Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks aren\u2019t only Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), they\u2019re also considered among the world\u2019s top dive sites, home to an extraordinary variety of sharks, rays, and more. Visitors can go snorkelling, scuba diving, or even diving with sharks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fishing<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether chartering a boat for deep sea fishing through companies or standing on the shoreline, the KZN South Coast has some of the best fishing spots around such as Uvongo and Margate fishing piers, Sand Spit, Splash Rock, and Orange Rocks. With winter approaching, the world-famous Sardine Run will be coming to town, bringing great fishing opportunities in its wake.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Surfing<\/span><\/p>\n

Seasoned surfers consider the KZN South Coast a \u2018surfing mecca\u2019, and there\u2019s an inclusive culture of teaching others the joy of surfing as well through surf schools like Umzumbe Surf Camp.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Water Sports<\/span><\/p>\n

The water-based fun doesn\u2019t end there, with kayaking, stand-up paddling, water skiing, wakeboarding, and more to be enjoyed on the KZN South Coast\u2019s rivers at The Pont and Wild Coast Sun Resort. For something a bit more sedate, the Umzimkulu River Cruises are a great way to experience the water while taking in the sights and sounds of nature.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Horse Riding<\/span><\/p>\n

Explore the KZN South Coast beaches like never before with horse rides on the beachfront! Selsdon Park Estate hosts outrides for everyone from beginners to experienced riders with African savannah riding adventures at Lake Eland Game Reserve.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hiking<\/span><\/p>\n

There are several hiking and biking trails such as Clearwater Trails and ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest, and the many nature reserves found on the KZN South Coast. 4×4 adventures can be enjoyed on trails in Lake Eland Game Reserve as well as the KwaNzimakwe Multi-Trails. Other hinterland excursions include the Nyandezulu Experience, the KwaNdwalane Adventure Experience, the Weza Hiking Trail, the Umzumbe River Trail, and the Beach-to Beach Adventure Hike. The KwaXolo Caves is a must-try adventure into these iconic caves adorned in historic San artwork.<\/span><\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agri-Culture<\/span><\/p>\n

The KZN South Coast has the fantastic Agri-Tourism Route stopping in at the beautiful farmlands found here. Tours such as these are a great way to authentically experience the region\u2019s hinterland while learning about culture. The new Mission Tourism Route combines heritage and hiking as visitors discover the history of Roman Catholic Mission Stations across this beautiful landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Extreme Adventures<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s something for every thrill-seeker on the KZN South Coast! Wild 5 Adventures in Oribi Gorge has the Wild Gorge Swing, the highest swing of its kind in the world, abseiling down the 110-metre cliff face alongside the waterfall, the Wild Slide a ziplining adventure 165 metres above the treetops, or the 84m-high suspension bridge for great views. There\u2019s also Dezzi Raceway, the only Motorsport South Africa-approved racing track in KZN for high-octane action!<\/span><\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Take Flight<\/span><\/p>\n

If neither land nor sea ticks the box, then take to the skies with Airtrack Aviation or World of Wings Flight School. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the beautiful KZN South Coast with experienced pilots through a quick helicopter or microlight ride.<\/span><\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0\u00a0 Golf<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018The Golf Coast\u2019, as it\u2019s known, has a wide variety of 9- and 18-hole courses, ranging from links to championship courses. Arguably one of the most renowned courses in the region is Wild Coast Sun Country Club which is consistently rated as a top 10 course in South Africa and forms part of the South African PGA circuit with a par 70 card rating. This is one of many fantastic courses from the coastline inland to the farming village of Harding.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Uncover adventure on the KZN South Coast where ocean sunrises and hinterland adventures await! Find out more by visiting the KZN South Coast <\/span>website<\/span><\/a><\/span>; following South Coast Tourism on <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/span>; South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise on <\/span>YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/span>; @infosouthcoast on <\/span>Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/span> or <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/span>; and South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise on <\/span>LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/span>. And click <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/span> to check out previous SCTIE press releases. Watch why KZN South Coast is a top tourism destination <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Follow the hashtags #uncover #uncoverkznsouthcoast #uncoveradventure #kznsouthcoast<\/span><\/p>\n

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While some people enjoy relaxing by the seaside or splashing in the waves on holiday, others prefer to keep their feet on terra firma, exploring nature reserves, farmlands, or golfing greens. Of course, there are also those who like the best of both worlds, and they\u2019ll find exactly what they\u2019re looking for on the KZN […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19789,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2515],"tags":[5367],"class_list":["post-19790","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-hiking","tag-olivia-jones-communications"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19790","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19790"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19790\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19789"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19790"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19790"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19790"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}